Creamy Chicken Pasta
There's something really comforting about a big bowl of pasta, and this Creamy Chicken Pasta is the perfect example of comfort food. Picture juicy chicken slices covered in a smooth, rich cream sauce that sticks to every piece of pasta. This recipe takes your usual chicken pasta to the next level with tasty seasonings, white wine, and a mix of creamy cheeses.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt/pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup flour
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Pasta/Sauce
- ½ cup dry white wine see notes
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 ¼ cups half and half (half light cream, half milk)
- ¾ cups chicken broth
- ½ chicken bouillon cube
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/3 cup Romano cheese grated,
- ½ lb. pasta any kind
- 1 cup pasta water optional
- 1 lemon optional
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder garlic salt, oregano, basil, mustard powder, parsley, all dried seasonings
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 2-4 thinner pieces. Pound them with a meat mallet to tenderize. Season both sides and coat in flour. Sear the chicken in olive oil until browned, then set aside. Deglaze the skillet with white wine and cook until reduced by half.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly. Gradually add half and half, chicken broth, and seasonings, mixing well after each addition.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Partially cover the skillet and cook the pasta until it reaches al dente.
- Over low heat, stir in the cheese until melted. Add the cooked pasta and chicken, stirring until everything is well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water to reach your preferred consistency. Serve immediately, and for extra flavor, squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top before serving.